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Nightlife & The Arts in Osaka

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Osaka has as diverse a nightlife scene as Tokyo. The Kita (North) area surrounds JR Umeda Station; and the Minami (South) area is between the Shin-Sai-bashi and Namba districts and includes part of Chuo-ku (Central Ward). Many Japanese refer to Minami as being "for kids," but there are still plenty of good restaurants and drinking spots for more seasoned bon vivants. Osaka's hip young things hang out in Amerika Mura, in the southern part of Chuo-ku, with its innumerable bars and clubs. Kita draws a slightly more adult crowd, including lots of businesspeople.



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